Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez says Fernando Torres will become an Anfield legend.

El Nino is two strikes away from netting 50 league goals in a red shirt - and he is set to do it quicker than any other player in the club's history.

Benitez admits it would be a special achievement should Fernando break this record ahead of legends such as Ian Rush, Kenny Dalglish and Robbie Fowler.

"I think it shows the quality of Fernando," Benitez told Liverpoolfc.tv.

"He has been doing well and it also shows the team has been doing well.

"The list of players shows some big names, legends, and if Fernando can do it he will be a legend too."